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Sam Billings century in vain as England beaten by Australia in first ODI contest

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Sam Billings' first ODI hundred was not enough for England at Old Trafford on Friday as the hosts fell to an opening 19-run defeat against Australia.

The Kent batsman struck 118 before falling with the very last delivery of the match as Eoin Morgan's side failed to chase a target of 295 for victory.

Jonny Bairstow initially led a recovery for England, who were 57-4 at one stage, but was eventually dismissed for 84 in a losing effort.

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